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Welcome to the Blaze Class Association

Get ready to dive in to the exciting world of the Blaze - a high-speed, exhilarating performance racing dinghy.

Whether you're drawn to the class master, the Blaze itself, or fancy the nimbler Fire sail - set on the same hull and spars - the Blaze platform delivers a superb sailing and racing experience for all helm sizes and weights. Come and experience for yourself the thrill that Blaze sailors have been loving for three decades.
 

The Blaze Class Association exists to support the growth, promotion, and organization of Blaze sailing and to help our members get the most from their sailing. If you're new to the Blaze, you've come to the right place. This website is your harbour for everything Blaze, showcasing our vibrant community and providing a hub for the latest information and news.
 

Become a member of the Blaze Class Association to help keep your racing season full, fun and fruitful.

Check out our race programme below to see where your 2026 Blaze journey starts. Join us at any or all of our friendly and lively class events. Whether you're competing for Blaze supremacy, striving for midfleet or just to revel in the camaraderie, welcome!
 

Take a moment to explore our website and discover what we're all about. Or grab a coffee, put your feet up and enjoy the Blaze gallery below.

Happy Blazing!

Upcoming Events

  • Blaze Training Day 2026
    Blaze Training Day 2026
    Fri 27 Mar
    Burghfield Sailing Club
    27 Mar 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
    Burghfield Sailing Club, Hangar Rd, Reading RG7 4AP, UK
    Training Day - Friday 27th March 2026. This entry is for TRAINING DAY ONLY. Burghfield Open race entries will be via the Burghfield SC website - details soon.
  • Sat 28 Mar
    Burghfield Sailing Club
    28 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 15:00
    Burghfield Sailing Club, Hangar Rd, Reading RG7 4AP, UK
  • *BCA Blaze Western Championship 2026
    *BCA Blaze Western Championship 2026
    Sat 25 Apr
    North Devon Yacht Club
    25 Apr 2026, 10:00 – 26 Apr 2026, 14:00
    North Devon Yacht Club, Marine Parade, Instow, Bideford EX39 4HW, UK
  • Sat 16 May
    Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club
    16 May 2026, 10:30 – 17 May 2026, 14:30
    Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Marine Parade, Sheerness ME12 2BE, UK
  • *Battle Brewery and Hartley Boats Blaze National Championship 2026
    *Battle Brewery and Hartley Boats Blaze National Championship 2026
    Fri 12 Jun
    Lee-on-Solent Sailing Club
    12 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 14 Jun 2026, 14:30
    Lee-on-Solent Sailing Club, 46 Marine Parade E, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9BW, UK
    Fantastic sponsorship from Battle Brewery, Hartley Boats, Goodacre Boat Repairs, OffGrid Pro and BCA to present a high-value, high-quality event in celebration of 30 years of Blaze sailing. The event of the decade you don't want to miss. See poster below.
  • Sat 11 Jul
    Helensburgh Sailing Club
    11 Jul 2026, 10:00 – 12 Jul 2026, 15:00
    Helensburgh Sailing Club, Rhu Rd Lower, Helensburgh G84 8QT, UK
  • Sat 05 Sept
    Warsash Sailing Club
    05 Sept 2026, 10:30 – 06 Sept 2026, 14:30
    Warsash Sailing Club, Shore Rd, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9FS, UK
  • Sat 03 Oct
    Draycote Water Sailing Club
    03 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 04 Oct 2026, 15:00
    Draycote Water Sailing Club, Kites Hardwick, Rugby CV23 8AB, UK
  • Sat 21 Nov
    Draycote Water sailing Club
    21 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 22 Nov 2026, 14:00
    Draycote Water sailing Club, Kites Hardwick, Rugby CV23 8AB, UK

Upcoming events

Blaze Class celebrates 30 Years of Blaze sailing - 1996-2026.

So, behold! Another full calendar of events - washed, pressed and folded for you to get Blaze-busy in 2026.
Get your diaries out and get stuck in.

Events with an asterisk* are Blaze Traveller Series events.  To qualify for the series you must enter at least three of these events, including either Inlands, Nationals or Scottish Championship. Click here for Blaze Traveller Series info and news.
 
...And our Scottish friends have this fantastic programme
to enjoy throughout 2026. Everyone welcome to all events, of course.

Get your diaries out and get stuck in...
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